DCPS Special Education Family Guide
Who do I contact?
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Current student: Contact the special education point of contact or principal at your school.
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Former student: Former student records requests should be submitted through the records request portal.
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A system-generated message email notification will be sent with a reference number for tracking purposes. It is important to read the emails carefully because they contain additional information that may be required to process requests.
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If you have any questions regarding record request, please contact StudentRecordsRequest@k12.dc.gov.
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Do I need to sign an approval form?
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Yes, you must fill out this approval form: https://dcps.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcps/service_content/attachments/DCPS-Authorization-to-Release-Records.pdf
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Requests not accompanied by a completed authorization release form cannot be fulfilled.
Who can make the request?
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Current or former DCPS student or parent/guardian
What kinds of documents can I request?
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Use this process to request special education documents (IEPs, eligibility determinations, evaluations, etc.).​
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Other documents you may need, like transcripts and diplomas, can be requested by following the instructions here: Request Transcripts and Diplomas | dcps